…the Board had announced a policy of no vaccination card, no entry into any of its facilities nationwide EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said all candidates below the age of 18 years are not required to produce any vaccination card before being allowed access to its facilities. … Read more
…quoted a senior management staff of the University as saying that the school management had been tracking the two lecturers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, has sacked a senior lecturer, Dr Michael Ukaegbu, for an offence bordering on sex-for-marks. In a communiqué issued after the 148th Regular and Resumed … Read more
The lady said her challenges started from the first and second semesters… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a recent graduate of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Omobolanle Adenle, who was one of the graduands at the 45th Convocation of the university held earlier this month, has narrated her ordeal as an undergraduate. The female graduate … Read more
Graduating Students of Ogun State College of Health Technology, (OSCOHTECH), Ilese-Ijebu have been admonished to demonstrate virtue, values, diligence and portray responsible character, as they face the labour market. The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said this during the 2nd Convocation Ceremony and Commissioning of e-library, dental therapy building and medical laboratory technician complex … Read more
FG has begun moves to make NECO exams compulsory in all schools in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has begun moves to make National Examinations Council (NECO) compulsory in all schools across the federation. The Registrar/Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, disclosed, yesterday, when he visited the Governor of … Read more
However, ASUU said it would not go on strike yet even though the government had failed to satisfactorily address all the issues raised… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, on Monday, said resources were not enough to meet all the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities … Read more
JAMB said that it would soon start the sale of application documents and registration for the 2022 UTME and Direct Entry EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has insisted that all prospective candidates for the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will be required to acquire their National Identification Number … Read more
There were sporadic gunshots as hoodlums attacked OAU VC, journalists and others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there were sporadic gunshots as hoodlums on Monday attacked attacked the Vice-Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Prof Eyitope Ogunbodede, some management staff and journalists. The incident occurred at about 2:55pm during a visit to a hostel … Read more
Marcus, a student of Angus Memorial Secondary School in Somolu, Lagos East, won the 2020 edition of the Spelling Bee Competition… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 17-year-old student Jemimah Marcus has emerged one-day Governor of Lagos State. Marcus, a student of Angus Memorial Secondary School in Somolu, Lagos East, won the 2020 edition of … Read more
According to the commission, none of the 113 universities has a full complement of professors… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Universities Commission (NUC) has affirmed in its 2021 universities ranking that only 25 of the country’s 170 varsities have their courses fully accredited. The commission added that less than 70 per cent of … Read more
ASUU reiterated that the Federal Government had failed to address all the issues raised in the 2009 agreements… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the Federal Government of blackmail and propaganda. The body made the remark while accusing the Federal Government of reneging on plans to review … Read more
Buhari said his administration had handled funding issues in universities… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday, insisted that the Federal Government had released funds for payment of earned allowances and revitalisation to universities. Buhari, who identified funding as a major problem confronting the Nigerian university system and as well the primary … Read more
SUG President has bagged first class despite serving as students’ union leader. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abubaka Charanchi Salisu, the Students’ Union President of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU) has bagged first class despite serving as student leader. Read Also: JUST IN: Govt Bans Use Of Charcoal, Gives Reasons This was revealed in a part … Read more
…the ASUU Zonal Coordinator explained that some lecturers are being owed as much as 10 months’ salary. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Owerri Zone, has threatened a total showdown with the Federal Government over the non-implementation of the 2009 agreement. The union said during a press conference at the … Read more
The ranking which was carried out using twelve indicators involved 113 universities… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Universities Commission (NUC) has ranked the University of Ibadan, UI, as first in its latest 2021 ranking released on Monday. The ranking which was carried out using twelve indicators involved one hundred and thirteen (113) universities … Read more
He encouraged the students not to keep quiet in the face of bullying… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged students in the state to promptly report any incident of bullying and not be afraid to report anyone that mistreats them. The governor while addressing the students on … Read more
UNILAG Releases Cut-Off Marks for 2021–2022 Admissions, Check Full List Here EKO HOT BLOG reports that the authorities of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, has released the admission cut off marks for the 2021/2022 academic session. Read Also: Drama As University Students, Staff Avoid School Entrance Over Juju Scare The cut-off marks were released … Read more
…the orientation camp, shut down about 10 years ago following killings by the Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives Wednesday asked the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to reopen its orientation camp in Maiduguri, Borno State. This followed the adoption of a motion by Usman Zannah … Read more
Titilola Bello announced his father’s new exceptional feat on Linkedin… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Nigerian man, Temitayo Bello, has bagged his second PhD after completing three different bachelor’s degrees and three different masters’ degrees. Bello bagged his second PhD from the University of Ibadan (UI) having completed a thesis in Energy Law. He … Read more
…the Federal Government has begun moves to prevent another strike by the aggrieved lecturers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has disclosed that it will intimate the public with its next line of action regarding an impending industrial action as its ultimatum to the Federal Government lapsed yesterday. President … Read more